FinTech Pulse

Wearables, attachables or implantables are going to become household names for most of us within the next few years. The next generation of smart devices is certainly evolving in that direction, especially in sectors like healthcare (medicine, fitness & wellness), heavy industries, retail and military. According to forecasts, the wearable electronics business will increase from $20 billion in 2015 to almost $70 billion in 2025 . At the same time, as the price of these devices becomes more affordable, adoption will speed up considerably, especially in more unexpected places like the office. “By 2020, wearables will be commonplace at many businesses and become central to how their employees do their jobs”, reads a statement that summarizes how CIOs should be prepared for this revolution. And this is only the beginning...